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The Sizzle Lean Show

The Sizzle Lean Show

Hosted by: Karen Dougherty

Open discussion about anything Health and Wellness

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“I’ll Start Monday” and Other Fitness Lies We Tell Ourselves!

In this episode, we’re breaking down the lies we tell ourselves. The tiny stories and big excuses that keep us stuck. From “I’ll start Monday” to “I don’t need to stretch,” we’re calling out the classics with humor...
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Too Many Decisions: The Real Reason Fitness and Wellness Can Feel So Hard

In this episode, I break down why wellness feels so overwhelming at times and why it has nothing to do with discipline or motivation. It’s cognitive load. When your brain is juggling too many decisions, even simple...
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Coach Josh Waltz-Strength, Empathy, and the Heart of Coaching

In this episode, I sit down with coach Josh Waltz from Takeover Athletics in Virginia to talk about his journey into fitness, the mentors who shaped him, and the coaching philosophy that guides him today. We dig into...
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From VHS to Viral: How Retro Fitness Babes Revived an Entire Era

In this episode, I sit down with the creator of the wildly successful Retro Fitness Babes page with over half a million followers. What started as a simple hobby turned into a nostalgic movement celebrating the iconic...
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Beyond the Scale: Alexis Opens Up About Her GLP‑1 Experience

In this episode I sit down with Alexis for a candid conversation about her experience using a GLP‑1 medication as part of her wellness journey.Alexis shares what led her to consider a GLP‑1, how she felt before...
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The Comparison Trap: Why We Do It and How to Break Free

In this episode, we dig into the messy, very human habit of comparison and why we do it, how it can derail our progress, and the surprising ways it can actually help us grow. I talk about the brain science behind...
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Steve Asked One Question-45 minutes later....

This week, Steve flips the script and takes over the host chair to interview… me. What started as a simple question “How did you get started, and what sports did you play growing up?” turned into a full deep‑dive into...
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Life in Real Time

I know it might feel a little repetitive, but ironically, this past week I’ve had to actually apply everything we’ve been talking about in the previous episodes to my own life. And yes, there was drama, stress, and...
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Discipline isn't Punishment, it's Self-Respect!

We’ve been taught to treat discipline like a punishment…But here’s the truth: discipline is self-care in motion.It’s not restriction.It’s not suffering.It’s not “be good or else.”Discipline is you saying:“I matter...
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Perfectionism IS Procrastination

“Have you ever found yourself stuck because everything has to be perfect… before you start?” Perfectionism says, “It has to be perfect.” Procrastination replies, “Then I’ll do it later.” Perfectionism and...
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Movement thru the Decades: What We Lost, What We Gained, What We Need Now

My latest podcast episode takes a walk through the decades of movement: what we gained, what we lost, and why mobility and strength matter more than ever right now. If you love nostalgia, fitness history, or just want...
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Discipline Over Drama: Building Habits in a Chaotic World

Motivation is great… until it disappears. In this episode, I break down why motivation alone won’t keep you consistent, and what actually does. We talk discipline, habit-building, and how to create structure in a...
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